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Professional Engineer 2 Civil/Construction

Grade 27

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Career Ladder

A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series. The salary schedule for this career ladder is also available.

  1. Assnt Engineer Civil/Construction

    Grade 20

  2. Professional Engineer 1 Civil/Construction

    Grade 24

  3. Professional Engineer 2 Civil/Construction

    Grade 27

Summary of Job Description

As a Professional Engineer 2 (Civil/Construction), you will perform professional engineering duties related to the oversight of construction design, project budget, estimates, work plans and contract changes; direct large complex building construction projects for conformity to specifications and standards; coordinate the work of several contractors; review, analyze, and report on new and revised provisions of law; supervise other engineers; may recommend new or revised provisions of law concerning structural safety, adequacy and stability; and advise code enforcement officials, architects, engineers and contractors in the interpretation of provisions of the codes. You will also supervise subordinate licensed professional engineering and technical staff; plan, direct, and review major projects, indicating by their seal that work conforms to accepted engineering standards and serve as head of an engineering section. These positions are found in the Office of General Services.

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Summary of Minimum Qualifications

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.

You must take and pass a Civil Service examination in order to be considered for this position.

On or before the date of the examination, you must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had three months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Construction) and a New York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration.

For informational purposes only, click on the examination number(s) listed below to see the current or previous examination(s) that are used to fill this title.

38-089

How to Apply

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Career Mobility

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